Wagga Wagga City Council is heading into the end of 2025 with momentum as it continues to deliver a variety of extensive upgrades to the road network in the local government area.
Local roads across the city have already seen significant improvements throughout 2025, with multiple road and infrastructure upgrades completed and planned, and more underway.
The improvements are part of a city-wide program of essential works undertaken by Council, all designed with a focus on setting the groundwork for Wagga Wagga's future growth. Upgrades completed so far include large scale projects such as the remediation of Ivan Jack Drive, extensive CBD asphalt resurfacing, and works on Docker Street to prepare for the Edmondson Street Bridge project.
Director Infrastructure Services Henry Pavitt has said that the overall program of works represents a sustained period of construction activity in the road space which is expected to continue into the new year.
"2025 has been a particularly busy year, and we want to take the opportunity to thank the community for their support, patience and feedback during that time as we've worked to complete several essential upgrades," Mr Pavitt said.
"While it's been an intense program of works to roll out, the reality is it's an intensity which reflects both Council's commitment to prepare effectively for future growth, and the cumulative effect of state, federal and Council-led infrastructure programs running at the same time across the city."
In discussing the scale of the plan to upgrade Wagga Wagga's road network, Mr Pavitt reiterated that it's essential to remember all such works delivered each year are directly linked to available funding.
"While Council always welcomes additional investment and there is more work to be done, we're confident that the funding available has been used effectively and responsibly, with a strong focus on minimising disruption for the community wherever possible."
A clear example is the upcoming work on Pine Gully Road, and Council's decision to locate the temporary access road at Turramia Crescent rather than Jumbuck Drive. Mr Pavitt has said that this decision followed detailed assessments of safety, construction timing and cost, with Turramia Crescent identified as the most effective option.
"The temporary access road we're installing at Turramia Crescent will be critical to maintaining two reliable entry and exit points for Estella throughout construction and will play a key role in effective traffic management and flow while the Pine Gully Road upgrades are underway."
Mr Pavitt said that while the scale of the city's road upgrade program has inevitably caused some disruption, community feedback heading into the new year shows a strong understanding of the long-term benefits.
"We very much want to acknowledge the inconveniences some residents have experienced throughout the various works we've undertaken," Mr Pavitt said.
"On behalf of Council I sincerely want to thank the community for their ongoing patience, flexibility and input as we work in partnership with them to deliver infrastructure that best supports our city's future."
